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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.97, 37,879.36 and 6,533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.97, 37,879.36 and 6,533.46 is: 9,799.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.97 : 37,879.36 = 6,533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.97/37,879.36 = 6,533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.97x = 37,879.36 × 6,533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.97x = 247,483,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,483,303.80/25,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,799.39

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